Posted by Matt Walters on March 21, 2001 at 22:35:32:
In Reply to: Meinl-Weston Symphony Model BBb posted by Greg Crider on March 21, 2001 at 12:02:52:
Greg,
Looking at my 70's vintage Meinl-Weston catalog, I have some numbers for you. In BBb tubas, the model 20 was the 'Symphony Model' tuba. The current model 25 was referred to as the 'Standard Model'. In CC, the current models, 30 and 32 were referred to as 'Standard Model'. The models 35 and 37 were and still are 'Wm. Bell Model' horns. Add 1 to each model number and you get the model number to the no longer available, detachable bell version. i.e. 21, 26, 31, 33. I hope that helps you. Matt